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There is a a women's center in DC that you might try contacting about a therapist on a sliding fee scale basis or possibly the colleges in the area to see if their grad students in a counseling program or similar major have  programs under which they are counseling for short term for credit.

I would not necessarily just "group" her with other young adults with a disability, since it is sort of like putting anyone in a group just because of one criteria.  Rather can you also explore the option of a volunteer job that she would enjoy which she might start this summer and continue during the school year on reduced hours.  There are so many opportunities in your area and try to focus it on her strengths.

Does a group exist in your area called Young Life which is run by area college kids for high school students.  I would highly, highly recommend her trying that as the program also has week long summer camps, too.

Maybe on her annual physical alert the doctor to the possible depression so she/he can probe one-on-one with her and make a recommendation for an evaluation if she would not be open to your suggestion.  High school is such a tough time for all concerned, but you do not want your daughter to put all  her hopes for things getting better in college as it is just better to work on the here and now.[/quote]

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